Divers and action-cam travellers finally have an answer to a long-running gripe. DJI has launched the Osmo 360 II, the second version of its compact 360-degree camera, and alongside it a proper underwater housing after divers complained the original was left high and dry.
The headline specs: 360-degree HDR video now runs at 8K/60fps (up from 8K/50fps), with dynamic range increased from 13.5 to 14.5 stops. The 1-inch square HDR sensor carries over — DJI says its shape uses 25% more of the sensor than a traditional rectangular design, which helps in low light and sips less power. An updated AI SuperNight 2.0 mode adds smarter noise reduction for evening and indoor shooting, and 10-bit colour plus the D-Log M profile are available across all formats. Still image fans get 120MP HDR 360 photos pulled straight from any clip.
For creative shooters, the camera does 16K timelapses (double the original), a Vortex bullet-time mode at 8K/120fps, and slow motion up to 4K/240fps — or, via AI frame interpolation in DJI Studio, smooth panoramic footage equivalent to cropped 8K/480fps. A new Spotlight Follow mode keeps a chosen subject centred as the camera spins, cutting down editing time, and the updated Mimo app pairs over NFC with a single tap. Exports plug straight into DaVinci Resolve, with reframed footage up to 4K.
For travellers, the practical stuff matters just as much. The camera weighs 183g, has 105GB of usable internal storage if you forget an SD card, and claims up to 100 minutes of recording at 8K/30fps — with fast charging to 80% in 22 minutes. An optional Battery Extension Rod stretches runtime by a claimed 180 minutes. Four microphones handle audio with wind-noise reduction and support DJI's wireless mics, while magnetic quick-release mounts on both sides and a standard quarter-inch thread make it easy to rig to anything.
And the underwater news: the camera itself is waterproof to 10m straight out of the box, but the new Invisible Waterproof Case takes it to 50m and fits both the original Osmo 360 and the 360 II. That finally makes the system a realistic option for snorkellers and recreational divers who want full 360 coverage of a reef dive without a blurry housing hack.
The Osmo 360 II launched globally on 3 September 2026, with its first public outing at IFA 2026 in Berlin from 4–8 September. If you're building a holiday video kit — dive trips, road trips, or anything where you'd rather film now and choose the angle later — this generation looks like the one that closes most of the gaps. Full details are on DJI's site.
Story via Dive Magazine.